Name/Title
Tallmadge, OH Sesquicentennial TokenEntry/Object ID
2025.89.1Description
This wooden coin was created for the 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial, of Tallmadge, OH which was founded in 1807. The front of the coin features the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, as well as the celebratory dates, June 9-15, 1957. The back reads "Good in trade in Tallmadge, Ohio/ Redeemable at Mogadore Savings Bank June 13-14-15 1957" with "5c" superimposed in red behind the text. As indicated, this token could have been taken to the bank on the dates given in exchange for 5 cents. A set of metal coins was also minted with the same details, however that coin could be exchanged for 50 cents.Collection
General CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Coin, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-C-6Category
PermanentDate
August 31, 2025Provenance
Provenance Detail
Found ObjectCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
August 31, 2025Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
August 31, 2025
